LSR7 New Administrator Hires

LSR7 New Administrator Hires

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May 28, 2022 The Lee’s Summit R-7 School District Board of Education approved the employment of three new school administrators at the Board’s May 19 meeting. Leslie Mott will begin as Pleasant Lea Elementary’s new principal on July 22, 2022. Mott is…

Edson Announces Candidacy For County Legislature

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May 21, 2022 Submitted by Phyllis Edson Phyllis Edson, Lee’s Summit District 3 Councilmember, recently filed to run for District 6 Jackson County Legislator, Edson filed as a Republican for the August 2 Primary Election. Edson first ran for city council representing…

Jackson County Parks + Rec Seeks Feedback For Blue River Parkway Master Plan

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As part of Jackson County’s commitment to enhance the quality of life for all residents and build a better, more equitable community, the County is currently working to create a new master plan for the Blue River Parkway. The plan will explore…

Blunt Accepting Applications from Missourians Seeking to Attend Service Academies

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U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) announced that he is accepting applications from Missourians interested in attending service academies. Nominations to the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy, and U.S. Naval Academy are available for qualified applicants. “Service…

Unity Books Hosts Free Online Event For Business Leaders

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April 30, 2022 By some counts, one in seven workers say their boss is abusive. Jim Blake, CEO of Unity World Headquarters, says there’s a more enlightened way to lead that is also more effective. Hear Blake talk about his methods for…

May Is Mental Health Month

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April 30, 2022 May is Mental Health Month, an annual observance designed to increase awareness about mental health and mental illness. Good mental health is essential to overall health and personal well-being. It also contributes to the ability to lead a healthy,…

Local Teacher Rachl Aguirre To Run For State Senate

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April 23, 2022 Longtime teacher Rachl Aguirre has thrown her hat in the ring for the Republican primary on August 2nd. Rachl hopes to become the next conservative state senator in the 8th district for Jackson County. “Missourians are demanding the freedom…

Registration Now Open For The Missouri Tomato School

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April 23, 2022 The Missouri Tomato School will be Thursday and Friday, May 19 and 20, at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church, 4725 NE Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit, Missouri 64064. This state-wide tomato school brings together top experts in the field with…

Lee’s Summit R-7 School District voters elect Jennifer Foley and Heather Eslick to the Board of Education.

admin April 5, 2022

April 5, 2022 By Katy Bergen The Board of Education will reorganize on April 14, 2022. Lee’s Summit R-7 School District voters elected two new members to the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District Board of Education in the April 5, 2022 election.…

Reminder: Ramp And Road Closures Continue For U.S. 50 Over Chipman Rd. Bridge Replacement

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Ramp closure work continues throughout the next few weeks in preparation for crews to replace the U.S. 50 bridges over Chipman Rd. in Lee’s Summit. These bridges have reached the end of their service life and must be replaced. In addition to the new…